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acompaño

a-kom-PA-nyo/akomˈpaɲo/

I accompany, I go with

Also: I escort, I see off
VerbA1regular ar
An illustration of an adult and a child walking happily together on a sunny path holding hands, symbolizing accompanying someone.
infinitiveacompañar
gerundacompañando
past Participleacompañado

📝 In Action

Yo te acompaño al aeropuerto si quieres.

A1

I will go with you to the airport if you want.

¿Vas al supermercado? Acompaño a mi hermana primero.

A2

Are you going to the supermarket? I'm accompanying my sister first.

Siempre acompaño a mi abuela cuando va al médico.

B1

I always go with my grandmother when she goes to the doctor.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ir con (to go with)
  • escoltar (to escort)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • Acompaño a la salida – I'll see you out (to the exit)
  • Acompaño con gusto – I'll accompany you happily

I play along with, I complement

Also: I go well with, I provide background music for
VerbB1regular ar
An illustration of two musicians collaborating, one playing a cello and the other playing a simple tambourine next to them, demonstrating playing along with a musical performance.
infinitiveacompañar
gerundacompañando
past Participleacompañado

📝 In Action

Yo acompaño la melodía con la guitarra.

B1

I play the guitar along with the melody.

Para esta cena, acompaño el pescado con un vino blanco seco.

B2

For this dinner, I pair the fish with a dry white wine.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • armonizar (to harmonize)
  • maridar (to pair (food/wine))

I support, I stand by

Also: I back up
VerbB2regular arformal
An illustration showing one figure standing next to a sitting, sad figure and gently placing a hand on their shoulder in a comforting stance, symbolizing emotional support.
infinitiveacompañar
gerundacompañando
past Participleacompañado

📝 In Action

En este momento difícil, acompaño a la familia con mis pensamientos.

B2

In this difficult time, I support the family with my thoughts.

Yo siempre acompaño las decisiones de mi equipo, aunque sean arriesgadas.

C1

I always back up my team's decisions, even if they are risky.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • apoyar (to support)
  • respaldar (to back up)

Common Collocations

  • Acompaño el sentimiento – I share the feeling (of sadness/grief)

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedacompaña
yoacompaño
túacompañas
ellos/ellas/ustedesacompañan
nosotrosacompañamos
vosotrosacompañáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedacompañaba
yoacompañaba
túacompañabas
ellos/ellas/ustedesacompañaban
nosotrosacompañábamos
vosotrosacompañabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedacompañó
yoacompañé
túacompañaste
ellos/ellas/ustedesacompañaron
nosotrosacompañamos
vosotrosacompañasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedacompañe
yoacompañe
túacompañes
ellos/ellas/ustedesacompañen
nosotrosacompañemos
vosotrosacompañéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedacompañara/acompañase
yoacompañara/acompañase
túacompañaras/acompañases
ellos/ellas/ustedesacompañaran/acompañasen
nosotrosacompañáramos/acompañásemos
vosotrosacompañarais/acompañaseis
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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "acompaño" in Spanish:

i accompany→i complement→i escort→i support→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: acompaño

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'acompaño' in the sense of musical pairing?

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👥 Word Family▼
acompañar(to accompany (infinitive)) — Verb
compañía(company, companionship) — Noun
acompañamiento(accompaniment (music/food)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
bañotamaño
📚 Etymology▼

The verb 'acompañar' comes from the Latin prefix *ad-* (meaning 'to' or 'toward') and the word *compāniō*, which literally means 'one who shares bread.' This root explains why the word is used for both physical presence and shared support.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: acompanharFrench: accompagner

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why don't I need 'con' (with) after 'acompaño' when talking about a person?

The verb 'acompañar' already means 'to go with someone.' If you say 'Acompaño a mi amigo,' the idea of 'with' is already built into the verb, making the extra 'con' unnecessary and incorrect.

How is 'acompaño' different from just saying 'voy con' (I go with)?

'Acompaño' often implies a more supportive or directed action, like escorting or staying by someone's side, rather than just happening to go to the same place. It is generally more polite and formal than 'voy con'.